Black X6 Jet Black vs Black Sapphire

bushman · 09-28-2009, 07:46 PM

Anyone have really good picture of an X6 in Black Sapphire and do you think it is it a metallic black with a hint of blue (sort of like the canyon black in the X6M or jerez metallic black in the M3), or is truly more of a gray black, or off-black like the 650?
Have an order in-place and need to finalize the color asap

sariggs1 · 09-29-2009, 08:43 AM

Check out the pics of my 2009 Black Sapphire at:
http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=289310

It appears black until you get light directly on it. When in direct sunlight it appears dark gray with a fleck to it. Kind of a cross between Jet black and the darkest gray. To me there is no hint of blue.

JAESULx6 · 09-29-2009, 07:33 PM

black sapphire sunny and cloudy

bushman · 09-29-2009, 09:08 PM

Thanks for the replies and pictures. We are going with the black sapphire

Barmats · 10-04-2009, 08:23 PM

Good color choice. I chose Sapphire Black over Jet Black on my previous 335i convertible. The JB color shows swirls and scratches compared to SB, which has a nice metallic fleck to it, depending on the light and the angle. Awesome color!

NYCGarbagePrince · 10-05-2009, 06:38 AM

Dealership explained to me there will never be a jetblack car in their showroom. it looks terrible and shows every little mark on it. The metal fleck in the Black Sapphire makes it a superior color. Not to mention black Sapphire is the most ordered color by BMW owners. (Better resale)

BlackX6 · 10-07-2009, 08:37 PM

I personally prefer the Jet Black... I disagree with the previous post regarding the swirls, etc. I owned a Jet Black 335 which I cleaned every week and the paint remained beautiful and deep dark. My co-worker has the same exact car in saphire black and every time I look at it to me it looks dirty or dusty... it's weird. this is why i ordered an x6 50i in jet black with the red interior.... same combo as my 335. can't wait

09-28-2009, 07:46 PM	#1
bushman New Member 12 Rep 24 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ct iTrader: (0)	Black X6 Jet Black vs Black Sapphire Anyone have really good picture of an X6 in Black Sapphire and do you think it is it a metallic black with a hint of blue (sort of like the canyon black in the X6M or jerez metallic black in the M3), or is truly more of a gray black, or off-black like the 650? Have an order in-place and need to finalize the color asap
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09-29-2009, 08:43 AM	#2
sariggs1 Scott R. 22 Rep 270 Posts Drives: X6 xDrive 50I Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lee's Summit, MO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 X6 50I [0.00] 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 [0.00] 2001 996 Turbo [0.00]	Check out the pics of my 2009 Black Sapphire at: http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=289310 It appears black until you get light directly on it. When in direct sunlight it appears dark gray with a fleck to it. Kind of a cross between Jet black and the darkest gray. To me there is no hint of blue. __________________ Scott - 2012 BMW X6 50i Twin Turbo / Porsche 996 Twin Turbo Black Sapphire Metallic with Saddle Brown Nevada Leather, Comfort Access keyless entry, Running boards, Rear-View Camera, Dark Bamboo wood trim, HUD, HD Radio, Satellite Radio, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Premium Sound Package, Rear Climate Package, Sport Package, Euro Black Kidney Grill, Euro Side Markers, Black Double Spoke 215 Wheels... Last edited by sariggs1; 09-29-2009 at 03:59 PM..
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JAESULx6 New Member 4 Rep 25 Posts Drives: X6 50i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: US(NJ) iTrader: (0)	black sapphire black sapphire sunny and cloudy Attached Images
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bushman New Member 12 Rep 24 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ct iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies and pictures. We are going with the black sapphire
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Barmats Lieutenant 17 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	Good color choice. I chose Sapphire Black over Jet Black on my previous 335i convertible. The JB color shows swirls and scratches compared to SB, which has a nice metallic fleck to it, depending on the light and the angle. Awesome color!
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NYCGarbagePrince Major 243 Rep 1,435 Posts Drives: X6 50i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Dealership explained to me there will never be a jetblack car in their showroom. it looks terrible and shows every little mark on it. The metal fleck in the Black Sapphire makes it a superior color. Not to mention black Sapphire is the most ordered color by BMW owners. (Better resale)
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BlackX6 Enlisted Member 15 Rep 44 Posts Drives: BMW X6 50i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I personally prefer the Jet Black... I disagree with the previous post regarding the swirls, etc. I owned a Jet Black 335 which I cleaned every week and the paint remained beautiful and deep dark. My co-worker has the same exact car in saphire black and every time I look at it to me it looks dirty or dusty... it's weird. this is why i ordered an x6 50i in jet black with the red interior.... same combo as my 335. can't wait
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